Things To Do in Melbourne

There are so many things to do in Melbourne, especially during June. So, if you have recently relocated here, now is the perfect time to get out and explore beautiful Melbourne.

Wine & Wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary

Things to do in Melbourne – Wine & Wildlife at Healesville

Over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend (11 – 13 June 2016), indulge in the best of the Yarra Valley against the backdrop of the Sanctuary’s stunning bushland setting.

Healesville Sanctuary is teaming up with Yarra Valley icons to bring you a gourmet experience with a wild difference! Indulge in some of the Yarra Valley’s finest fresh and gourmet produce this Queen’s Birthday at the Healesville Sanctuary’s Wine and Wildlife Weekend. The park and animals provide the perfect outdoor backdrop for this outdoor degustation.

From 11am to 4pm each day, four pavilions will be showcasing an exciting line-up of local wineries, breweries and a hearty winter menu for you to sample and purchase. For three days you can indulge in the finest wines from De Bortoli, Punt Road, Oakridge, Payten & Jones, One Block and Boat O’Craigo, craft beers and cider from Napoleone and St Ronan’s, delicious chocolates from Kennedy and Wilson, gourmet cheese tastings and more.

Sanctuary Harvest Head Chef Pascal will be pulling out all the winter favourites from slow cooked beef with winter root veggies, to pulled lamb rolls with mint jelly, to red lentil and pumpkin soup with crusty bread! Warm up by roaring open fires and delight your senses with live acoustic music by Rhys Crimmin, capturing crowds with his warm bluesy style.

Keepers will also be roaming the grounds with some of their furry, feathered and scaly friends for wildlife encounters. Plus, don’t forget to take a seat for Spirits of the Sky and the Tales from the Platypus Creek show which are also included with your entry. Tastings are included with general admission and children under 16 receive. For more information visit: http://www.zoo.org.au/tickets

The Marilyn Monroe Exhibition – Bendigo Art Gallery

Marilyn Tour Bendigo.

Bendigo Art Gallery and Twentieth Century Fox present Marilyn Monroe, an international exclusive exhibition, which is curated by the Bendigo Art Gallery. The exhibition features iconic costumes, personal clothing and artefacts drawn from private collections around the world, many of which have never been seen before in Australia.

Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most celebrated film stars in history. In this comprehensive, one of a kind exhibition, audiences will discover how ordinary girl next door, Norma Jean Baker, became Marilyn Monroe, the glamorous and universally-recognised screen goddess.

Things to do in Melbourne – Chocolate Lovers Walking Tour

Chocolate Tour Melbourne

Deliciously tempting treats in Melbourne. Enjoy the ultimate indulgence on this chocolate walking tour with Foodi. If you are a chocoholic and looking for new places to try, or simply nursing an insatiable sweet tooth, this is the tour for you.

The chocolatiers you’ll be visiting on the day will share with you their knowledge and their craft. This tour is a chance to discover some of Melbourne’s best chocolatiers and gain an insight into their craft. You’ll learn about how chocolate is produced, from a bean on the cacao tree through to the hands of the chocolate makers; and the terminology used by industry experts to describe the taste, smell, and forms of chocolate.

You’ll be able to sample the chocolates as you go and learn the elements of a proper chocolate tasting. You’ll also learn about the different cacao percentages, and how they affect the taste. Discounts on purchases are also available at a number of the venues.

You will visit eight venues around the city, with a break in between. The tour price includes the sit-down break, and all chocolate tastings on the day. This tour is not gluten or dairy free. So if you’re looking for a few hours of fun on the weekend, to meet new people, and discover new things about your city, Foodi tours will show you where to start. Visit http://foodi.com.au/chocolate-walking-tour-melbourne.

Top Shelf Taste Test – A Variety of Whiskies

Things To Do in Melbourne – Wiskey Tasting In Melbourne

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough.” – Mark Twain

If you’re a fan of a ‘wee dram’ there’s no place you’d want to be other than Sofitel On Collins Melbourne on Thursday 30th June to partake in a Variety Of Whiskies, an indulgent whiskey degustation menu presented in support of VARIETY – The Children’s Charity.

This event will take place on the 35th floor commencing at 6pm with the highly knowledgeable team from Casa De Vinos showcasing a selection of top class whiskies painstakingly matched to the Sofitel menu. http://www.varietypresents.org/

If you have recently relocated to Melbourne, then our Queens Birthday long weekend provides you with the perfect chance to do a bit of exploring around our great city. Australian Relocation Managers helps people relocate to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. We don’t just provide relocation assistance though, we provide extensive assistance after the move, via our personal concierge service.